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BOBCAT SIG
Fall 2016
the Beta Rho Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity
Montana State University
FEATURES: Alumni Spotlight 2 • Undergraduates Continue Reign 3 • Chapter Eternal 3-4
Beta Rho Prepares To Celebrate
100-Year Anniversary
Alumni, Join Us for This Milestone Achievement
Save the Date, September 7-10, 2017
B
rothers, join us for three days of festivities to celebrate 100 years of
Beta Rho Chapter at Montana State University! Yes, in the autumn
of next year, it will have been 100 years since Beta Rho Chapter was
established and was provided funds by Harvey Griffin to acquire an old
mansion at 722 South Willson Avenue.
The organizing committee is planning an action-packed weekend full of
celebration and fun, where you can meet the brothers of the active Beta
Rho Chapter and experience the Montana State University and Bozeman
area of today. Activities are being arranged so you will have ample
opportunities to reconnect with brothers from your time at MSU and meet
brothers from other generations.
We have scheduled this celebration in early September so as not to conflict
with the usual Homecoming weekend activities later in the month. Also,
the weather is usually perfect for outdoor activities in early September.
There is an MSU Big Sky football game scheduled on September 9 and
we are planning pre- and post-game activities. This 100-year celebration
is truly a milestone for Beta Rho and MSU.
You and your guest can join us to experience the thrill of white water
rafting on the Gallatin River or golf at a challenging course in the Valley
with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Explore the MSU
campus of 2017 or tour and experience historic downtown Bozeman.
There will be ample time to visit the world-famous Museum of the
Rockies or enjoy a sunny afternoon floating on the Madison River. You
can also relax and wander to revisit places of old at your leisure or explore
new developments in Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley.
The organizing committee includes Bill Gum '66, Rick Dissly '66, Al
Kaul '13, Dillon Haskell '14, Norm Achen '66, Colton Coffee '17,
Chapman Hewett '17, and Jen Poser of the MSU Alumni Relations
Department. They will be working diligently to firm up our plans over the
coming months.
In the meantime, reserve September 7-10, 2017, in your calendar and start
making plans to join us for this exciting celebration!
In Hoc,
Norm Achen '66
norm@normanachen.com
R
ecently, the MSU Alumni Foundation held its annual Alumni Engagement Awards reception to recognize 15 key
alumni and friends who contributed their time, talent, and energy supporting MSU through their volunteer service for
the foundation. Among these alumni was Bill Gum '66, who was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award. Bill has given
back to the foundation through attending events, volunteering setting-up events, serving on the Alumni Relations Advisory
Board, participating on the Gallatin Valley Chapter board, and founding the Greek Wellness Fund. He has also served on
the 2016 commencement reunion committee and the Sigma Chi centennial committee. Thank you for your service, Bill!
Alumnus AwArded for outstAnding service
Turn to page 3 to read
about what our
undergraduates are up to!